Concert fanatic. Photographer.
Venue: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton, Alberta
Date: April 6th, 2024
The salty air of adventure permeated Midway Music Hall as Scottish metal legends Alestorm descended upon Edmonton for a night of raucous revelry and epic tales of the high seas. Known for their unique brand of “pirate metal,” Alestorm brought their infectious energy and sea-faring anthems to a vibrant crowd, turning the venue into a rollicking pirate ship on a stormy night.
Venue: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton AB
Date: March 6, 2024
Entering Midway Music Hall, anticipation buzzed like a live wire in the air. The crowd, a mix of seasoned metalheads and new converts to the genre, knew they were in for a night of relentless sonic assault. Ministry, the legendary pioneers of industrial metal, was about to take the stage, and the energy was palpable.
Zakk Sabbath took the stage with an electrifying force that reverberated through Midway from the very first chord. The air was charged with anticipation as Zakk Wylde, Blasko, and Joey Castillo paid tribute to the iconic Black Sabbath with a raw, unbridled energy that transported the audience back to the golden era of heavy metal.
Photo by Yuri Woodfall
Avatar, the Swedish heavy metal juggernauts, have consistently proven themselves as masters of mayhem in the world of metal music. With their unique blend of theatricality, intense instrumentals, and unapologetic showmanship, Avatar has carved a distinctive niche in the metal scene. Their latest work, Dance Devil Dance, stands as a testament to their enduring prowess, and Edmonton’s Midway was packed to the rafters! (I hadn’t seen Midway this full since Billy Talent in March before the Juno Awards). What a show. Avatar was on fire! (Almost literally…!)
Small venue with a big name makes for a great night with one of Canada’s top pop-punk stars Billy Talent and they blew the roof off of the Midway in Edmonton.
American country/country pop band Old Dominion made a stop at Rogers Place on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, in support of their “No Bad Vibes” tour. Well, they were correct. I could not see any bad vibes inside the venue. (This was my first arena shoot since moving to Edmonton, and I was very excited!) As I walked onto the floor/photographers’ pit, I noticed the sea of denim, cowboy boots, and hats. Edmonton came prepared for what was about to occur!
Wow! What a show. Canadian Electro-Pop artist Lights finally made her return to Edmonton after 4 years… and man… what a treat.
When you hear the iconic Canadian band The Headstones… what do you think? Do you think “Oh, just another rock band creating noise?” or are you like me who thinks “This is the Tragically Hip of punk rock!”. (Coincidentally, Hugh Dillon grew up playing hockey with Paul Langlois; future guitarist of the Tragically Hip).
Barenaked Ladies: A Tour of Force
On August 21st, 2022, the beloved and critically acclaimed band Barenaked Ladies (BNL) closed out the much-needed summer festival Together Again Outdoor Concert Series. Touring on their newest album, “Detour De Force” released in 2021, it finally allowed BNL to showcase their newest songs to an eagerly awaiting crowd.
USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker) came through Edmonton on June 3rd, 2022, and played their last show at Midway in part of their “Final FINAL Freakquency Tour”. I was lucky enough to shoot them when they played Together Again in the summer of 2021; I was not going to miss a chance to photograph them a second time.
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